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Eggnog vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are eggnog and chestnut different?

  • Eggnog is richer in vitamin B12, while chestnut is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Chestnut covers your daily need for copper, 51% more than eggnog.

Eggnog and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +182.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +765%
Contains more CopperCopper +3530.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16980%
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Eggnog
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +596.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +203.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +244.8%
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +173.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eggnog Chestnut
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggnog Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.013mg 0.472mg 51%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.854mg 37%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 26.7mg 28%
Cholesterol 59mg 0mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg 19%
Iron 0.2mg 1.73mg 19%
Potassium 165mg 715mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.233mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.591g 0.26g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.148mg 10%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Folate 1µg 38µg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 54mg 8%
Calcium 130mg 46mg 8%
Selenium 4.2µg 8%
Carbs 8.05g 27.76g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.104mg 7%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin A 59µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Protein 4.55g 2g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.731mg 4%
Fats 4.19g 1.38g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.198g 0.545g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.302g 0.476g 2%
Calories 88kcal 131kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.316mg 2%
Zinc 0.46mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Sodium 54mg 27mg 1%
Phosphorus 109mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 8.05g 27.76g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0.055mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggnog Chestnut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Eggnog
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Eggnog
Eggnog is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients
  2. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.